Madison Alder District 4
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Michael Verveer
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1. How would you evaluate your city’s current efforts to increase the amount of affordable housing? Are there additional steps the city should take to address this issue?
2. How should your city balance the need for development with other concerns, such as public safety, traffic, historic preservation, and conservation of natural areas?
3. What do you see as the top priorities your constituents have for the city council and how would you address them?
4. Describe your specific experience (educational, occupational, civic, and community) that prepares you to effectively address your priorities.
Home municipality
Madison
Home ZIP code
53703
Preferred pronouns
he/him
Far too many in our community face difficulty securing safe and affordable housing. I have consistently been a strong supporter of robust funding of the City’s Affordable Housing Fund that assists in the creation of new affordable housing. I have, and will continue to, champion incentives for developers to dedicate significant amounts of affordable units in new developments for students and working families through density and height bonuses. I have made it easier for tenants to legally withhold a portion of their rent if their housing is not up to code, and I have expanded tenants’ rights.
Balancing the tremendous growth without negatively affecting quality of life remains a major issue facing the community. Growth and quality development is critical for a healthy downtown. I will continue to foster responsible infill development while maintaining neighborhood character. We must continue to successfully balance competing interests in our land use planning and development review process and prioritize pedestrian-friendly and sustainable development, preserve green space and respect historic preservation. I'll continue to facilitate neighborhood input on all development proposals.
Combatting the existential threat of climate change and expanding sustainable transit options are consequential issues. Making sure that my neighbors can commute safely across the city is deeply important to me. I support expanding Metro Transit route frequency and longer service hours. I will also fight to expand the Bus Rapid Transit system to include the north-south line and work to attract Amtrak service to Madison. The voices of transit-dependent members of our community must be prioritized. I’ve advocated to add bike lanes, paths, and pedestrian improvements to improve health and safety.
From my time studying at UW-Madison, to serving as chief of staff for Tammy Baldwin, to practicing law, I have called downtown home for decades. My neighbors have placed their confidence in me to be their voice in City Hall for many years. I am proud to have played a role in the development of downtown to where it is today by leading the fight to renovate Central Library, spearheading the creation of several downtown parks, helping facilitate the creation of the Overture Center for the Arts, and championing the Madison LakeWay Project that will improve environmental sustainability and access to Lake Monona, and much more. I am proud of my accomplishments and would like the opportunity to continue working on behalf of downtown residents.
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